Chief Financial Officer - Georgia’s Own Credit Union; Atlanta, GA *Powered : D. Hilton Associates

Chief Financial Officer - Georgia’s Own Credit Union (Atlanta, GA)

Published: May 18, 2026

Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

The selected candidate will bring strong leadership, analytical expertise, and deep knowledge of financial institutions. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a Master’s in Finance is strongly preferred. Professional certification as a CPA or CMA is preferred, along with a minimum of twenty years of progressive experience within a credit union or banking environment.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO/President, this role will be responsible for establishing and executing the organization’s financial vision.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. The CFO will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, asset/liability management, liquidity, and capital strategy, while ensuring the accuracy of financial information and proactively managing risk. As Chair of the Asset/Liability Committee and a member of the Executive Team, this role plays a key part in driving long‑term financial planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives, including investments, and partnerships.

The CFO will also manage external relationships with auditors, regulators, and financial institutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead high‑performing finance and accounting teams to support organizational performance and decision‑making. The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial institution experience, strong executive leadership, and a proven track record of driving profitability, growth, and financial stability.